Senate Testimony Reveals Lloyd George Aided Army Buying
Confidential Senate Military Affairs testimony shows Illinois Rep. Medill McCormick discussing with British Prime Minister Lloyd George about American military coordination and the role of General Leonard Wood. The testimony covers urging Colonel House to come to Europe, and critiques of Ordnance Chief Crozier and Major General Crozier while stressing needs for heavy guns and rapid expansion.
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War Secretary Baker to testify on War Department actions
The article reports Secretary of War Baker seeking to address the Senate Military Affairs Committee regarding war administration amid criticism. It notes Baker's appointment of Edward R. Stettinius to oversee army purchases and Baker's request to appear before the committee to explain actions, with the hearing scheduled for Monday.
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Austrian Foreign Minister Pushes Talks as Wilson Hopes
HERTLING REJECTS WILSON PEACE AIMS proposes revision of Allies terms while CZERNIN urges exchanges to begin. Overtures 10 America notes Vienna signal. Hope in Wilsons speech agrees substantially with the Presidents views on Poland future.
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Allied food crisis prompts US export cuts and ration drive
In early 1918 reports Lord Rhondda warns Britain may struggle without 75 million bushels of US wheat. Hoover pledges to export all saved grain while urging Americans to cut wheat by 30 percent beef 10 percent sugar 10 percent and pork 20 percent. A Wilson proclamation may extend Lever Act controls to food services.
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Hertling and Czernin Speak To British View On Peace
British reaction centers on German Chancellor Hertling and Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Czernin urging public discussion of peace terms. They insist on no annexations or indemnities and urge dialogue with Washington, while London officials see no early peace and warn of German aims in Belgium and naval bases.
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Flat Refusal on Assage Polish Control Asserted
Teutons reject proposals to settle disputed questions with Russia as they demand clear control. The political stance signals firmness in negotiations and hints at stalled talks over territorial arrangements.
Germany in Reichstag: peace aims and vow to endure
The German chancellor outlines wartime aims aligning with President Wilson and Lloyd George, warns against prolonged conflict, and urges unity to secure a lasting peace. He emphasizes the army's strength, calls for restraint over disputes, and pledges steadfast solidarity among government and people.
Baker vows full civilian facts with safeguards for soldiers
Secretary of War Baker said he would reveal every fact about War Department activities that would not endanger American soldiers. He testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee and promised to answer questions from Congressmen, committee members, or any approved attendee.
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Teutons and Turks Fight Beside Reds in Moscow Riots
A Moscow riot left many dead and wounded among women and children. A Bolshevik procession with machine guns and armored cars, joined by German Austrian and Turkish prisoners, arrived at Theatre Square amid thousands of spectators for Bloody Sunday anniversary. Gunfire and panicked shooting followed amid Red Guards and troops.
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Rumors of Disorder in German Capital and Amsterdam Crisis Signs
Amsterdam reports rumors of unrest in Berlin with mention of the Chancellor's speech telegrams routed through Aachen and Merlin. The Weser-Zeitung notes possible military connections as Hindenburg and Ludendorff are summoned to Berlin, signaling a potential crisis.
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